Marble Canyon

Marble Canyon in British Columbia’s south-central Interior is a steep limestone canyon and broader valley formed by a collapsed karst landscape, with lakes draining toward the Fraser River through Pavilion Creek. Named for its bright marble-like walls, though composed of microcrystalline limestone, it is also known by Shuswap names including sxmeltám and getsgátsp, and features Chimney Rock, called K'lpalekw in Secwepemc tradition. Its towering walls and surrounding peaks create striking relief, while Pavilion Lake contains remarkable microbialites described as the world’s largest freshwater stromatolites. The canyon is also valued for climbing, recreation, and enduring cultural and spiritual importance to the Pavilion Band.

British Columbia · Canada